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Councillor denied bail over child rape charges

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 310 Views |

Councillor Mmusi Jeri. PIC LESEDI MKHUTSHWA

FRANCISTOWN: A 42-year-old nominated councilor for Tonota District Council, Mmusi Jerry, has been remanded in custody after being accused of raping an 11-year-old girl in Kgosing ward, Makobo.

The 42-year-old councilor appeared before Francistown Magistrate Court, where the state argued that Jerry should be kept in custody due to the risk of witness intimidation and community anger.

According to the charge sheet, the alleged incident occurred on January 30, and the victim’s family reported the matter to the authorities on January 31.

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